The transatlantic liner Oceanbird is being designed by the Swedish shipbuilder Wallenius Marine, a company also
The sails, which will be made of steel andcomposite materials were made large enough to generate enough power for a vessel weighing 35,000 tons (when fully loaded). To take into account atmospheric conditions and create the hull, the researchers installed several sensors at an altitude of 200 m above sea level . “All this information helped us develop an efficient wing and body system that can make the most of wind energy,” the researchers note.
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The authorities of many countries demand reductiongreenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry. In 2018, shipping accounted for 2.89% of global human-induced greenhouse gas emissions, according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN body that regulates global shipping. In the same year, the IMO introduced a mandatory 50% reduction in total annual greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
The new vessel is designed to beeven exceed these numbers - it will emit 90% less carbon than any other marine transport vessel. However, so far scientists cannot completely get rid of harmful emissions - the engines are running in the vehicle, which are needed for maneuvering in ports and during emergencies.
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